Ashanti Region: NPP Releases Venues, Schedule For Vetting Of Parliamentary Aspirants.

The Regional Parliamentary Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti  Region has released the schedule for the vetting of its parliamentary aspirants in the forty-one (41) constituencies that have incumbent Members of Parliament.

A press release stated that the vetting  would take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, and go through Thursday, January 4, 2024.

The venues for the vetting include Patry’s regional office at Krofrom, and the DMB campaign office, Asokwa.

The statement states that each candidate must be available thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled vetting hour’s time.

See the venue and time of the vetting below: 

 

 

 

 

 

A total of 128 parliamentary aspirants from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have officially submitted their nomination forms to compete in 41 constituencies within the Ashanti Region, where sitting MPs are present.

Notably, five of these candidates are running unopposed in their respective constituencies. The upcoming primaries, scheduled for 27 January 2024, promise intense competition, with several prominent figures vying for seats.

The Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh is set to face two challengers in the Manhyia South Constituency, while Akwasi Konadu contends with former MP Collins Owusu Amankwah and Richard Osei Bamfo for the Manhyia North slot.

Asokore Mampong MCE Kennedy Kwasi Kankam seeks to unseat Deputy Trades Minister Stephen Amoah in the Nhyiaeso Constituency.

At least nine incumbent MPs, including Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame) and First Deputy Speaker Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai), have opted not to seek re-election. The reasons behind their decisions remain unclear, sparking speculation about potential retirements or pursuit of alternative professional opportunities.

The aspirants face a vetting committee on 3 January 2024.

Find attached the full list of aspirants contesting in the Ashanti Region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the constitution of committees tasked with overseeing the vetting process for Parliamentary aspirants in constituencies with incumbent MPs.

This announcement was conveyed in a press statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong on January 1, 2024.

The statement also revealed that the party has appointed specific individuals to serve as National representatives on the Vetting Committees across various regions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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